Drive Time
1h 37m
Distance
87.1 mi
140 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
Photo: James Kampeis
The drive from Montvale, NJ to Lakewood, NJ covers 87.1 miles and takes about 1h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Myrtle Street, Hillcrest Avenue, Grand Avenue East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.01 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
43.6 miles from Montvale, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 37m drive with frequent turns across 87.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Myrtle Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hillcrest Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Grand Avenue East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Park Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Kinderkamack Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Westwood Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 3rd Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 4th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Montvale, NJ and Lakewood, NJ.
Start on Penn Avenue
Continue on Myrtle Street
Continue on Hillcrest Avenue
At the end of the road, turn right onto Grand Avenue East
Turn left onto Park Street
Turn straight onto South Kinderkamack Road
Turn right onto Westwood Avenue
Turn left onto 3rd Avenue
Continue on 4th Avenue
Continue on 4th Avenue
Continue on Forest Avenue
Continue on Maywood Avenue
Turn right onto Essex Street
Take the ramp right
Merge slight left
Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward East Rutherford, American Dream, Stadium, Racetrack, Training Facility
Continue on Sheraton Plaza Drive
Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Newark
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
Take the exit slight right toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge
Keep slight left to continue on GSP South, US 9, NJ 440: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy
Keep slight left to continue on GSP Southbound entrance
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway
Take the exit slight right toward US 9 South: Sayreville, Old Bridge
Merge slight left onto US Highway 9
Continue on Madison Avenue
Turn left onto 8th Street
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.6 miles or 48m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lakewood, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Montvale, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Montvale, NJ
This is one driving day of about 87.1 miles and 1h 37m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 43.6 mi from Montvale, NJ · 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
44 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 43.6 miles from Montvale, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Lakewood, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Lakewood, NJ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$14.01 one way
$28.02 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $15.77 | $31.54 |
| premium | $4.95 | $16.99 | $33.98 |
| diesel | $5.98 | $20.51 | $41.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.5 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.1 | 0 | $9.15 | $4.18 |
| Efficient EV | 21.8 | 0 | $7.62 | $3.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34.8 | 0 | $12.19 | $5.57 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Montvale on Saturday
Local time
11:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Lakewood on Saturday
Local time
11:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
59°F
Staten Island, NY
44 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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